Trailheads Crew Member (Seasonal)

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

8d•$21 - $29

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of trailhead maintenance tasks on Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) properties as assigned by OSMP staff. There is a heavy emphasis on independence and problem-solving, as we work with a small crew often. Provides a great opportunity to see all of OSMP lands, communicate directly with the community, and collaborate with other work groups. Crew member positions do not need prior experience to be successful. A willingness to learn new skills, work safely with others, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment can be substituted for previous direct experience. Staring in 2026, the Full Pay Range for this job will be $21.01 - $29.40, but generally the hiring range is up to 80% of this range.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to help out in any capacity.
Ability to be open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and coworkers, with excellent customer service skills.
Ability to complete work in a timely and consistent manner.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to learn
Ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together.
Ability to demonstrate direct, courageous communication by openly sharing successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth.
Ability to follow written and oral direction involving task assignments and safety protocols.
Ability to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly
Ability to identify what needs to be done and initiate it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment under a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to recognize needs, assess possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions
Ability to take proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, act accordingly to prevent accidents, use all proper safety equipment, report all accidents and damage to city property.
Ability to understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
Ability to work effectively as a member and leader of formal and informal teams.
Skill in actively listening to concerns and openness to the ideas of colleagues and customers.
Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have a maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
High school diploma or equivalent.
No experience is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Ability to select and use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things, including creative, one-of-a kind methods.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to operate heavy equipment, including skid steers, excavators, and backhoes.
Ability to drive large mirror dependent trucks with/without trailers.
Skills in landscaping, construction, trail or trailhead maintenance.
Knowledge of or ability to learn data driven asset management software.
Knowledge of and ability to identify native and invasive plants, as well as proper management strategies.

Responsibilities

Repairs and constructs trailhead infrastructure such as fences, gates, picnic tables, timber structures, benches, bike racks, waste infrastructure, native gardens, drainage infrastructure, shelters, and signage.
Ensures and maintains accessible amenities around trailheads, including construction and maintenance of accessible trails to defined standards.
Works on vegetation management – mowing, trimming, weed whipping, and removal of invasive plants by other methods. Requires knowledge of native plant management.
Works on parking lot repair – filling and repairing potholes by hand and grading surfaces with heavy equipment, such as skid steers and backhoes.
Contributes to snow removal in winter season through use of shovels, snow blowers, or plows.
Services trash and recycling at trail heads and access points.
Cleans and maintains outhouses at OSMP facilities by hand and with power washing equipment.
Works with contract work crews, volunteers, community and court-ordered service persons on trailhead related tasks.
Collects, analyzes and reports data through use of asset management software to inform work plan.
Interacts with the public through a customer service lens as a representative of the City working in public spaces.
Works independently and as part of a team to implement scheduled work plan and react to emergent maintenance situations, often called on to make informed decisions without direct guidance from leadership.
Completes other duties as assigned.